With a name meaning ‘City of Light’, Nuwara Eliya is an incredibly picturesque destination in the Hill Country of Sri Lanka. With a location around 2,000m above sea level, Nuwara Eliya enjoys a cool and damp climate that has afforded it the nickname ‘Little England’. Surrounded by tea plantations, the city is at the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea producing industry and a popular tourist destination with both domestic and overseas visitors.

Nuwara Eliya is officially a city; however, in terms of size and population it’s more akin to a town. The intimacy of the place and its sleepy ambience are integral parts of its appeal, with friendly locals and a town centre that can easily be explored on foot being among the many characteristics contributing to its British village-like atmosphere.